3. Women’s Retreats

Books about Retreats for Women

Benson, John.   Transformative Getaways.   New York:  Henry Holt and Company, 1996.   Reference for retreat centers and retreats led by others; international.

Lederman, Ellen.   Vacations That Can Change Your Live.   Illinois:  Source Books, 1996.   Best overall source for all types of retreats from solo quests in the wild to educational retreats.

Louden, Jennifer.   The Woman’s Comfort Book.   San Francisco:  HarperSanFrancisco, 1992.   Reference guide of simple, practical treats for nurturing body, mind, and spirit.

Louden, Jennifer.   The Woman’s Retreat Book.   San Francisco:  HarperSanFrancisco, 1997.   Sourcebook and guide for creating your own personal retreat. Ideas offered could be revised for groups but the book addresses individuals.

Thompson, Peg, Ph.D.   Finding Your Own Spiritual Path.   San Francisco:  Hazelden, 1994.   Good for those new to the spiritual seeking path.